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Gophers Qualify for CRAA D1AA National Sevens!

The University of Minnesota Men's Rugby team has secured a spot at the CRAA D1AA National Sevens Championship! The Gophers earned their qualification with a strong performance, finishing second at the Heart of America Conference Sevens Tournament in Columbia, Missouri on April 19th.

Here's the scores from the day:

  • Game 1: Minnesota 5 - 7 Iowa State

  • Game 2: Minnesota 28 - 5 Kansas State

  • Game 3: Minnesota 22 - 7 Kansas

  • Game 4 (Semi-Final): Minnesota 19 - 14 Iowa

  • Game 5 (Final): Minnesota 22 - 5 Iowa State

Adding to the accolades, juniors Owen Voice and Carter Roth were selected to the All-Conference sevens team. Freshman Joshua Nacker was also recognized for his outstanding performance, earning the title of Gophers Player of the Tournament.

The CRAA D1AA National Sevens Championship will be hosted by the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, on May 17th and 18th.

Heart of America Sevens Roster:

Anders Vevang, Carter Roth, Declan Rusk, Tristan Malletroit, Alex Morton, Joshua Nacker, Owen Voice, Sam Dodd, Thomas Kreuger, Ike Tacheny, Dominic Kreiling, Jonathon Torbenson, Marcus Lorenzen, Landon Nebel, Will Brown

Staff:

Paul O’Brien, Luke Geister-Jones, Seth Symond, Piper Wilson, Kira Kostelecky

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Meet Your 2025 Rugby Club Leadership!

Exciting news for the future of our rugby club! We're thrilled to introduce the dedicated individuals who will be leading our organization in 2025. These passionate members have stepped forward to guide our club and strengthen our community.

Get to know your new leadership:

  • President: Sam Dodd

  • Vice President: Tenzin Gyaldatsang

  • Treasurer: Will Brown

  • Fundraising: Declan Rusk

  • Safety & Facilities: Marcus Lorenzen

  • Travel: Carter Roth

  • Recruitment: Josh Nacker

  • Communications: Dominic Kreiling

We're looking forward to the energy, vision, and commitment this leadership team will bring to our rugby club in the coming year. Stay connected for news on upcoming events, initiatives, and opportunities to get involved!

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Meet your new alumni board for 2025

Exciting news! We're pleased to announce the newly appointed members of your Rugby Alumni Board. These dedicated individuals have stepped up to lead our association and foster a strong connection among alumni.

Get to know your new board:

  • President: Russell Enea

  • Vice President: Seth Symond

  • Treasurer: Aiden Anderson

  • Socials and Events: Hannah Nitz

  • Communications: Davis Lake

We're looking forward to the energy and ideas this team will bring to our alumni network. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming initiatives and events!

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